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Definition of underrepresented
underrepresented
/ˌʌn.dɚˌrɛp.ɹɪˈzɛn.tɪd/
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underrepresented Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
6
• adjective
1
Insufficiently or inadequately represented, especially in proportion to a group's share of the general population.
Example
"The scholarship program aims to support students from underrepresented backgrounds in engineering and computer science."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Underrepresented. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/underrepresented